Apkallu Visualize an Apkallu, a wise sage from Assyrian mythology, standing before the ancient walls of Nineveh, adorned with detailed bas-reliefs. He is clothed in a fish skin, symbolizing his connection to water and wisdom, with the head of the fish resting atop his own like a hood. In one hand, he holds a cone-shaped object, used for ritual purification, and in the other, a bucket, symbolizing the waters of life and knowledge. His beard is intricately curled in the fashion of Assyrian nobility, signifying his revered status. Behind him, a garden of sacred trees flourishes, indicative of his role in bringing agriculture and civilization to humanity. The Apkallu's gaze is knowledgeable yet mysterious, hinting at the secrets of the cosmos he holds. Around him, the air seems to shimmer with the ancient magic of Mesopotamia, enveloping the sage in an aura of divine wisdom.